On the Big Island


Pepe'ekoe Scenic Drive North of Hilo

Umauma Falls and the World Botanical Gardens



Honoka'a
Photo by Owen Tyler

Umauma Falls


These terraces no doubt represent lava flows
that occured during different eruptions of Mauna Kea volcano.

grove of Norfolk Islands Pines
Photo by Owen Tyler

Grove of Norfolk Island Pines



The Graffiti Tree!



We've all seen trees who have fallen victim to graffiti artists carving on their trunks, but have you ever seen a bush with the same affliction on its leaves?

It doesn't seem to be harmed by these carvings, and the leaves undoubtedly fall when the evergreen plant molts once or twice a year.
graffiti tree
Photo by Owen Tyler
graffiti detail
Photo by Owen Tyler

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